medical cannabis – MJ Shareholders https://mjshareholders.com The Ultimate Marijuana Business Directory Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:48:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Decibel Expands Global Footprint with Agreement to Supply Medical Cannabis to 4C LABS for Distribution in the United Kingdom https://mjshareholders.com/decibel-expands-global-footprint-with-agreement-to-supply-medical-cannabis-to-4c-labs-for-distribution-in-the-united-kingdom/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:48:03 +0000 https://cannabisfn.com/?p=2974021

Ryan Allway

August 30th, 2023

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CALGARY, ABAug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the “Company” or “Decibel”) (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a market leader in premium cannabis and extract manufactured products, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its global footprint by entering into a supply agreement (the “Agreement”) to provide premium dried medical cannabis flower to 4C LABS, a healthcare, technology, and pharmaceutical company focused on virtual prescribing, pharmaceutical distribution and clinical development in cannabis based medicinal products for human health in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands (the “UK”).

Key Highlights

  • Decibel to supply 4C LABS with Qwest branded, craft-quality Medical Cannabis for distribution to UK medical cannabis patients
  • Decibel to grant strain exclusivity of rare and unique cultivars to be distributed by 4C LABS
  • 3-year supply agreement
  • Initial shipment expected before year end
  • Minimum purchase commitments achieve exclusivity over certain genetics and QWEST brand in the UK

“We are excited to partner with 4C LABS, a leading organization in the growing medical cannabis industry in the UK, that echoes Decibel’s commitment to quality and patient care. Not only will this unlock a strong partnership and a new market for Decibel’s craft cannabis products, it also sets the stage for further growth into other European markets,” said Adam Coates, Chief Revenue Officer. “Decibel’s success with Qwest flower products in Canada and in Israel’s medical market reinforces the demand for premium cannabis products and the reputation we have built to service that demand.”

“4C LABS is building a patient focused best-in-class product line for the UK & Channel Islands, the Qwest craft flower line strengthens the top end of the 4C LABS product offerings. Decibel’s innovative craft quality Qwest flower products will fill an empty segment in the UK market and bring a world class BC Cannabis product to UK patients,” said Greg Dobbin, CEO 4C LABS. “Decibel’s success in Canada, the most competitive cannabis market in the world, is a product of hard work, innovation and attention to detail, qualities that will resonate with UK patients.”

About Decibel

Decibel is a consumer-focused cannabis company focused on delivering products that delight customers through a commitment to robust innovation and product quality. Leading brands General Admission, Qwest, and Vox are among its portfolio sold both across Canada and beginning to extend towards new countries to create a global footprint. Decibel operates a processing and manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta, and two cultivation facilities in Creston, British Columbia, and Battleford, Saskatchewan.

About 4C LABS

4C LABS is a patient focused healthcare, technology, and pharmaceutical company concentrating on virtual prescribing, pharmaceutical distribution and clinical development in cannabis based medicinal products (“CBMPs”) for human health. 4C LABS is committed to advancing scientific research, as well as enabling the regulation, distribution and prescribing of CBPMs in the UK and Channel Islands. Its work with leading scientists, specialist physicians, and pharmacists is underpinned with disruptive technologies that are driving an approach to treatment that prioritizes patients and evidence over stigma. 4C LABS works closely with Drug Science, the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to catalyze safe, regulated change in the medical landscape. 4C LABS is fully licensed in the UK with MS WDA, Schedule 1 Narcotics and Production licenses.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the timing of the initial shipment; expectations with respect to the impact the Agreement will have on the Company’s business; expectations regarding international markets and the Company’s position therein; the Company’s ability to grow its brands into new and innovative territories as well as product formats, variations and other business plans and expectations.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: satisfaction of all international regulatory requirements, including applicable product testing; risks relating to delays; other regulatory changes and impacts; capital requirements; construction impacts; displacement requirements; global macro-economic events, conditions and factors; the ability to obtain and maintain licenses to retail cannabis products; review of the Company’s production facilities by Health Canada and maintenance of licenses (including any amendments thereto) from Health Canada in respect thereof; future legislative and regulatory developments involving cannabis, international export rules and regulations; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the labour market generally and the ability to access, hire and retain employees; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the satisfaction of conditions precedent under the Company’s credit facilities; and the delay or failure to receive board, regulatory or other approvals, including any approvals of the TSX Venture Exchange, as applicable.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Decibel Cannabis Company Inc.

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Flora Growth Corp. Appoints Clifford Starke as Chief Executive Officer and Dany Vaiman as Chief Financial Officer; Regains Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Bid Requirement https://mjshareholders.com/flora-growth-corp-appoints-clifford-starke-as-chief-executive-officer-and-dany-vaiman-as-chief-financial-officer-regains-compliance-with-nasdaq-minimum-bid-requirement/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:35:16 +0000 https://cannabisfn.com/?p=2973839

Ryan Allway

June 27th, 2023

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – June 27, 2023) – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a consumer-packaged goods leader serving all 50 states with 15,000+ points of distribution around the world and a pharmaceutical distributor in 28 countries, announced today that Clifford Starke has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer to lead its global operations and Dany Vaiman has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Starke, who previously served as President of the Company, takes over for Hussein Rakine, who resigned as CEO but will remain on the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Rakine expressed his confidence in the appointment, stating, “Clifford’s appointment marks a pivotal milestone in continuing to position Flora as a prominent lifestyle brand in the United States and a player in international pharmaceutical distribution focused on therapeutics, starting with medical cannabis.”

Mr. Starke commented that he has “the commitment, experience and team at Flora to implement a clear strategy, which I believe will create long-term shareholder value.” Mr. Starke stated he believes that his appointment comes at an opportune moment with the cannabis industry at a critical juncture. Cannabis licensed producers have encountered significant policy issues, oversupply leading to price decreases, and capital constraints leading to over-leveraged balance sheets. In the United States, the Company believes potential for large-scale mergers is limited due to state specific restraints disallowing competition while the opportunity in the international market is robust and Flora, with an already significant footprint, is positioned to emerge as a premier international company.

In the United States, Flora’s lifestyle business has established a presence across all 50 states, providing the Company with a solid foundation. Furthermore, we believe we possess substantial potential for international expansion. Based in Germany, we have successfully developed a strong distribution network delivering products to 28 countries.

Mr. Starke added, “the Board and I are thrilled to partner with Dany as we refocus Flora. He possesses remarkable intellectual acuity and adaptability, exemplifying his proficiency as a finance leader in the space.” Mr. Vaiman said, “I am excited to maintain my collaboration with Clifford and Flora to capitalize on the cannabis sector at this inflection point. We believe the current market conditions present a generational opportunity for investment in the sector.” Mr. Vaiman takes over as Chief Financial Officer for Elshad Garayev who resigned but will remain an advisor with the Company.

Mr. Starke concluded, “Bottomline, we see a rare opportunity in the sector to assemble undervalued, synergistic assets at attractive multiples. We will seek to create long-term shareholder value.”

Executive Biographies

Mr. Starke was previously the Company’s President and a Director beginning in December 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Starke served as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Global Health Inc. Since May 2018, Mr. Starke has served as the Chairman of Hampstead Private Capital Ltd., a Bermuda based merchant bank investing in small to mid-cap, high growth companies in various sectors and primarily focused on the medical cannabis industry. Mr. Starke has 18 years of investing and public markets experience and, over the last 10 years, has acted as a financier, investor, and operator of cannabis companies. Mr. Starke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Queen’s University.

Mr. Vaiman was previously the Company’s Senior VP Finance beginning in December 2022. From February 2022 through the closing of the Company’s arrangement with Franchise Global Health Inc., he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Franchise. Prior to that, Mr. Vaiman served as Corporate Controller of Torex Gold Resources Inc. – a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the TSX. Mr. Vaiman’s prior auditing and accounting experience was with Ernst & Young’s Toronto Audit Group, specializing in publicly listed TSX and SEC clients. Mr. Vaiman is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA) in Ontario, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Illinois, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) from the Schulich School of Business.

New Directors

On June 6, 2023, Flora’s shareholders elected Kevin Taylor and Thomas Solomon as new members to the board of directors.

Mr. Taylor has been appointed as Chairman of Flora’s board of directors. Mr. Taylor is a distinguished executive with over 30 years of experience in various senior leadership positions. Since June 2014, he has served as the President and CEO of Terei International Limited, a company providing merchant banking services in the small to midcap markets. Since April 2022, Mr. Taylor has served as Chairman and CEO of House of Lithium, a Canadian private equity firm. Since March 2022, Mr. Taylor has served as the Chairman of NetraMark Holdings Inc., a Canadian publicly traded AI health technology company trading under the symbol “AIAI.” Previously, Mr. Taylor served as Vice President and General Manager for Nortel Networks Carrier business in the Caribbean and Latin America. Mr. Taylor completed the Harvard Business School TGMP program, a program designed for experienced executives seeking to enhance their leadership skills. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering – Science from the University of Western Ontario.

Mr. Solomon brings over 15 years of capital markets experience, with a strong background in natural resources and the cannabis equities. Since February 2018, Mr. Solomon has served as a Portfolio Manager and Head of Public Equities at Pala Investments, a Swiss-based investment firm. He is responsible for an absolute return equity strategy and private equity positions focussing on sectors that empower structural change including extractive resources and sustainable agriculture and their interaction with technology and regulation. Prior to joining Pala, Mr. Solomon worked as an investment professional at Ninety-One (previously Investec Asset Management) in London as part of the highly rated Natural Resources team. He has asset management experience and strong track-record investing in cannabis companies across North American, Europe and Australia, including smaller market capitalisation equities. Mr. Solomon earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) degree from The University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws from the same institution.

Other senior management changes

In addition to the resignations of Hussein Rakine and Elshad Garayev, Jason Warnock, Chief Commercial Officer, Jessie Casner, Chief Marketing Officer and Tim Leslie, Director, have resigned from the Company. Flora would like to thank them for their contributions and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Nasdaq minimum bid requirement

On June 26, 2023, it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5550(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). Flora is now in compliance with all applicable listing standards and will continue to be listed and traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market.

As previously announced, the Company was notified by Nasdaq on July 8, 2022, that it was not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), Nasdaq provided a 180-calendar day period following the date of the notice to regain compliance. To regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, the Company was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days. From June 9, 2023 through June 23, 2023, a period of 10 consecutive trading days, the closing bid price of the Company’s listed securities was greater than $1.00 per share. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the matter has been closed.

About Flora Growth Corp.

Flora Growth Corp. is a consumer-packaged goods leader serving all 50 states with 15,000+ points of distribution around the world and a pharmaceutical distributor in 28 countries. In the United States, Flora’s lifestyle business has established a robust presence across all 50 states, providing us with a solid foundation. Furthermore, we believe we possess substantial potential for international expansion. Based in Germany, we have successfully developed a strong distribution network delivering lifestyle and wellness products to 28 countries. For more information, kindly visit www.floragrowth.com or follow @floragrowthcorp on social media.

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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Flora’s current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various and risks and uncertainties, including those described under section entitled “Risk Factors” in Flora’s Annual Report on Form 10K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Flora’s periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Flora’s filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect Flora’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Flora disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available to Flora (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

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Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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BZAM Ltd. & 4C LABS conclude strategic distribution agreement for the UK market https://mjshareholders.com/bzam-ltd-4c-labs-conclude-strategic-distribution-agreement-for-the-uk-market/ Tue, 23 May 2023 16:39:45 +0000 https://cannabisfn.com/?p=2973153

Ryan Allway

May 23rd, 2023

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VANCOUVER, BCTORONTO and LONDONMay 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – BZAM Ltd. (the “Company” or “BZAM“) (CSE: BZAM) (US-OTC: BZAMF), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, The Green Organic Dutchman Ltd. (collectively the “Company”) has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with 4C LABS Ltd. (“4C LABS”), a London, UK based import & distribution company focused on the medical cannabis space. The Company and 4C LABS expect to commercialize medical cannabis products under The Green Organic Dutchman brand in the UK beginning in Q4 2023.

BZAM Ltd. Logo (CNW Group/BZAM LTD.)
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Pursuant to the agreement, signed on April 29, 2023, the Company will supply 4C LABS with approximately 600KG of flower annually for the next two years.

The Company is a premier, certified organic grower of medical cannabis in living soil. The Company recently received EU GMP certification for its greenhouse facility located in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. This certification permits the Company to export certain medical cannabis products to numerous global markets, including the UK.

4C LABS believes that there is strong demand for quality, organic Canadian cannabis products in the UK’s burgeoning medical cannabis market. The team at 4C LABS expects the market to expand over the next five years, mirroring previously legalized medical markets elsewhere, and expects this new agreement will enable them to establish a dominant position in the UK medical cannabis market.

Matt Milich, BZAM’s CEO, stated: “We are proud to announce this agreement with 4C LABS to bring our exceptional product to the UK market. Executing on our recent EU GMP Certification is a key priority and we are excited to be able to partner with local experts like 4C LABS.”

Greg Dobbin, 4C LABS CEO, stated: “We are extremely pleased to be able to offer The Green Organic Dutchman products to our UK patients. BZAM is a world class company which operates a truly innovative facility where Canada’s best growers and unique genetics come together. From feeding certain plants maple syrup to creating community gardens at their grow facility, the BZAM team takes medical cannabis to the next level.”

About BZAM Ltd.

BZAM Ltd. (CSE: BZAM) (OTC: BZAMF) is a leading Canadian cannabis producer with a focus on branded consumer goods, innovation, quality, consistency, integrity, sustainability and transparency. The BZAM family includes core brands BZAM™, TGOD™, ness™, Highly Dutch Organic™, TABLE TOP™, and partner brands Dunn Cannabis, FRESH and Wyld. BZAM operates facilities in BC, AlbertaOntario and Quebec, as well as retail stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Regina, Saskatchewan.

BZAM’s Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020, and December 10, 2020, currently trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the symbol “BZAM”. BZAM’s Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol “BZAMF”. For more information, please visit www.bzam.com

About 4C LABS Ltd.

4C LABS Ltd. is a privately held UK medical cannabis company focusing on providing patients with world class medical cannabis products at an affordable price. 4C LABS has import and distribution licenses in the UK and a wide network of pharmacies in the UK & Channel Islands. 4C LABS carries a full product line of medical cannabis from a selected network of trusted international cultivation partners. For more information, please visit www.4clabs.co

Cautionary Statements

This news release includes statements containing certain “forward–looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law (“forward–looking statements”). Forward looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about future production quantity and timing, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company and statements regarding the future performance of the Company, statements about funding availability, statements about growth and delivery of products, and statements about the level of demand for BZAM’s products, statements relating to the creation and timing of any revenue in the UK, and statements about the future size of any international markets. Forward–looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward–looking statements throughout this news release, such as assumptions that the Company’s financial trajectory will continue, the Company not having any issues with regulators, cultivation patterns at the Company’s facilities continuing and there not being significant disruptions in cultivation such as disease or shortages in resources, the Company being insulated from supply chain issues and inflation affecting the global economy, the Company being able to access the capital markets and existing lenders for necessary funding, when necessary, demand for the Company’s products continuing as expected and based on past trends. Forward–looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties (including market conditions) and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward–looking statements, including those risk factors described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Neither the CSE nor the CSE’s Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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Leva Clinic, chronic pain and medical cannabis leaders, raise $3.5m to transform treatment for UK pain patients https://mjshareholders.com/leva-clinic-chronic-pain-and-medical-cannabis-leaders-raise-3-5m-to-transform-treatment-for-uk-pain-patients/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:49:16 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2968117

Ryan Allway

November 8th, 2022

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Leva Clinic has secured $3.5m USD (£3m GBP) of funding from Óskare Capital and Justin Hartfield to accelerate innovation in medical cannabis therapeutics and scale the delivery of digital solutions for chronic pain patients.

Leva Clinic has announced that it has secured $3.5m USD (£3m GBP) of funding from Óskare Capital and Justin Hartfield to accelerate innovation in medical cannabis therapeutics and scale the delivery of digital solutions for chronic pain patients.

  • Leva Clinic (“Leva”) operates the UK’s first online clinic for chronic pain, owns one of the UK’s leading brands of medical cannabis (Satoline), and is a founding member of the largest observational medical cannabis study in the UK (Project Twenty21)
  • Justin Hartfield, founder of Weedmaps, one of the world’s largest integrated cannabis technology platforms, has led a $3.5m USD (£3m GBP) investment in Leva alongside Óskare Capital, a European medical and pharmaceutical cannabis fund.
  • Funding will grow the clinic’s reach, strengthen and broaden partnerships with the NHS and other healthcare providers, and improve ongoing patient experience with a mobile app.

One quarter of adults in the UK are living with a pain condition that has lasted over three months, with chronic pain having been dubbed a “silent epidemic”. Pain costs the UK economy significantly more than cancer and heart disease, almost as much as diabetes and obesity costs. A lack of personalised treatment options and difficulties in accessing clinical support currently prevents millions of adults from living a life without pain, and fueling a surge in opioid-related deaths.

Established in 2019, Leva Clinic is the UK’s first online clinic for people living with chronic pain. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Leva’s services are accessible through the Boots Health Hub, and the clinic also has live partnerships with several NHS trusts to deliver digital therapeutic services and consultant-led patient care plans.

Justin Hartfield, who founded global cannabis technology platform Weedmaps in 2008, makes the investment via his private investment office 2420 Partners. The investment is the first for 2420 in the UK and the second in Europe. He said:

“Our investment in Leva is perfectly aligned with our goal to support emerging businesses in the pain management space globally. Leva is on the path to being a market leader in delivering innovative pain management solutions by industry-leading pain experts in the UK. We are excited to partner with the company in its next chapter of growth.”

Leva is a founding member of Project Twenty21, the largest observational medical cannabis study in the UK. Leva’s Satoline range of medical cannabis-based medicines is part of the formulary for the trial, gathering evidence on the efficacy of medical cannabis-based medicines.

Leva is also one of three suppliers participating in the ‘I Am Billy’ Foundation RESCAS program (Refractory Epilepsy Specialist Clinical Advisory Service), set up in 2020 following a legal challenge brought by campaigner Charlotte Caldwell against the UK government. It provides a much-needed route to NHS-funded medical cannabis for people under the age of 18 affected by refractory epilepsy.

Leva co-founder and CEO Eric Bystrom said:

“Leva’s unique patient centric platform is delivering for our patients, and with this investment we intend to further increase our reach across the UK and continue to build our offering through digital access. Justin’s experience in developing digital offerings coupled with Oskare’s life sciences expertise make them the perfect partners for this next stage of our journey.”

Óskare Capital is a European medical and pharmaceutical cannabis fund, unlocking the endocannabinoid system through Life Sciences and Deep Tech.

Dr John Rogers, Neurologist and co-founder of Óskare, on joining Leva’s board said:

We have been impressed by Leva’s approach to patient care, also affirmed by their NHS contracts and recent CQC report. Leva has assembled a highly experienced team of pain management experts, and we are excited to help Leva make these patient services available across the UK.”

Oliver Lamb, Co-Founder and Investment Manager at Óskare Capital, said:

“We are excited about our investment in Leva and their much needed pain management platform. One of the key issues that Óskare Capital seeks to address in the medical cannabis market is patient access, and Leva are breaking down the barriers for those patients most in need. Having been in discussions with the Leva team for over a year, we have been continually impressed by their vision and dedication.”

Dr Arun Bhaskar, Consultant in Pain Medicine and President of the British Pain Society, will also join the board as an independent director. He adds:

“The dedication of the team to both best clinical practice and patient care is resulting in excellent patient outcomes”

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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Akanda Plans First Shipment of Medical Cannabis to Germany and Anticipates Leading Market Share Position https://mjshareholders.com/akanda-plans-first-shipment-of-medical-cannabis-to-germany-and-anticipates-leading-market-share-position/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:32:34 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2963680

Ryan Allway

September 26th, 2022

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  • Akanda prepares first export shipment to Germany of high THC indoor cultivated premium cannabis from its Portugal-based Holigen operation in the coming weeks
  • Akanda aims to capture approximately 10% market share German medical cannabis imports based on recent data

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International medical cannabis platform company Akanda Corp. (“Akanda” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKAN) expects to take a leading position in the fast-growing German medical cannabis market, as it prepares for first export shipment from its Portugal-based Holigen operation in the coming weeks. Akanda’s EU GMP certified indoor grow facility in Sintra received its first purchase order and is expected to make its first export shipment to Germany imminently. Akanda recently entered into an agreement to deliver 1,000 kilograms of high-grade medical cannabis flower to German pharmacies through the Cansativa platform. Cansativa is the only company in Germany permitted to distribute domestically grown cannabis. Cansativa will have a right of first refusal (ROFR) to take on additional quantities that could result in the full capacity utilization of Holigen’s 2,000 kilograms per annum indoor production capacity. The deal ranks as one of the largest supply agreements in the European medical cannabis industry.

Akanda is targeting a leading 10% market share position of German medical cannabis imports, with room for additional expansion and growth. Germany imported approximately 21,000 kilograms of medical cannabis in the second half of 2021 and first half of 2022 combined, based on official import numbers. Imports to Germany grew by 27%1 over the past quarter. Germany has imported medical cannabis from numerous countries, with Portugal becoming an increasingly larger player gaining ground on Canada, the leader in this space. Holigen is one of few publicly traded companies that is a Europe-based cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of EU GMP certified medical cannabis. Holigen hosts a one-of-a-kind 20,000 square foot indoor cultivation site in Sintra dedicated to the cultivation of high THC premium cannabis as well as a large 7 million square foot (180+ acres) outdoor facility located two hours south in Aljustrel.

“Akanda’s push into the German medical cannabis market gives it an edge over its North American competitors in Europe, and this is the focus of the company’s growth,” commented Akanda’s CEO Tej Virk. “German adult-use draft legislation is expected to be introduced either at the end of this year or early next, and the legislation to pass later in 2023. Other European countries may follow soon after given Germany’s prominence as the largest economy in the European Union. If cannabis is legalized for adult-use, the German cannabis market could reach €4.7bn ($4.6bn) per year2, according to the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics. Akanda’s strong positioning in the medical market, gives it an early mover advantage to lead this new and lucrative market. We have begun to partner with global brand leaders in quality and innovation like Cookies to capture market share in the current medical market and the future regulated adult-use market once it becomes a reality.”

Akanda recently announced an exclusive license agreement with iconic international cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies. The multi-year agreement enables Akanda to pursue the current medical and future adult-use opportunities in Europe with arguably one of the best-known cannabis brands and highest quality genetics in the world. Akanda intends to initially produce EU GMP certified Cookies branded high THC medical cannabis products at its flagship indoor premium cultivation and manufacturing facility in Sintra. Additionally, Akanda is able to exclusively open and operate Cookies branded pharmacy outlets throughout Portugal.

Akanda has also enlisted renowned cannabis experts to help its push to lead the European market, including Terry Booth who was an original founder of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB). Booth led Aurora from its infancy to a market cap of nearly $10 billion, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cannabis companies, with a focus on providing high-quality medical and adult use cannabis, and spearheaded the development of one of the first EU GMP certified medical cannabis production facilities in Canada.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda is an international medical cannabis and wellness platform company seeking to help people lead better lives through improved access to high quality and affordable products. Akanda’s portfolio includes Holigen, a Portugal-based cultivator, manufacturer and distributor with a prized EU GMP certified indoor grow facility; CanMart, a UK-based fully licensed pharmaceutical importer and distributor which supplies pharmacies and clinics within the UK; and Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness, a GACP qualified cultivation campus in the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa. The Company’s seed-to-patient supply chain also includes partnerships with California-based Cookies, the most globally recognized cannabis company in the world; Cansativa Group, a leading importer and distributor of medical cannabis in Europe; and Cellen Life Sciences’ Leva Clinic, one of the first fully digital pain clinics in the UK.

Connect with Akanda: Email | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Akanda’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Akanda’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to business strategy, product development and sales and growth plans. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Akanda does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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Canonic Launches its Second-Generation Medical Cannabis Products with High THC and Unique Terpene Profiles https://mjshareholders.com/canonic-launches-its-second-generation-medical-cannabis-products-with-high-thc-and-unique-terpene-profiles/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:45:05 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2963183

The new products were developed through breeding programs carried out by Canonic in the last two years and include the use of proprietary sets of novel genetic markers developed in collaboration with Evogene using its GeneRator AI tech-engine. The use of genetic markers directs and accelerates the breeding process in reaching unique cannabis lines that meet market requirements.

Arnon Heyman, Chief Executive Officer of Canonic, commented, “We are happy to have reached this milestone, representing the fruits of our development work over past years. We have succeeded in increasing the cannabinoid and terpene concentration, known to relieve many symptoms and improve overall well-being, meeting patient demands within a concise timeframe. This was enabled using advanced computational technology, in combination with proprietary sets of novel genetic markers and other advanced breeding methods, developed by Canonic and Evogene. In addition, the announcement we published last week regarding the licensing agreement for the commercialization in Europe of two next-generation cannabis lines by GroVida, is supporting proof of the uniqueness and commercial potential of the new generation of products developed by Canonic.”

About Canonic Ltd.:

Canonic is a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. ( Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN), developing medical cannabis products utilizing Evogene’s proprietary GeneRator AI engine. The Company’s development products aim to improve active compounds, genetic stability, and cannabis varieties for specific medical effects.  In addition, the Company’s strategy includes the development of cannabis varieties to commercialize medical cannabis products independently or through collaborations. Canonic has exclusive access to Evogene’s genomic assets and technology for the development of medical cannabis products.

For more information, please visit: https://www.canonicbio.com/.

About Evogene Ltd.:

Evogene ( Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science based products by utilizing cutting edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost. Evogene established three unique technological engines – MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI, and GeneRator AI – leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and incorporating a deep multidisciplinary understanding of life sciences. Each technological engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI). Evogene uses its technological engines to develop products through subsidiaries and strategic partners.  Evogene’s main subsidiaries currently utilize the technological engines to develop human microbiome-based therapeutics by Biomica Ltd., medical cannabis products by Canonic Ltd., ag-chemicals by AgPlenus Ltd., and ag-biologicals by Lavie Bio Ltd.

For more information, please visit: www.evogene.com.

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Evogene Investor Contact: 
Kenny Green
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +1 212 378 8040

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Akanda Bolsters Leadership Team to Scale Medical Cannabis Platform Across Europe https://mjshareholders.com/akanda-bolsters-leadership-team-to-scale-medical-cannabis-platform-across-europe/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:48:09 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2959661

Ryan Allway

August 24th, 2022

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Tom Flow Named Chief Operating Officer and Steven George Named Commercial Director

LONDON, August 24, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International medical cannabis platform company Akanda Corp. (“Akanda” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKAN) today announced that it has appointed Tom Flow to the role of Chief Operating Officer of Akanda and Managing Director of Holigen, and Steven George to the role of Commercial Director, effective September 1, 2022. The Company believes that these two hires will enhance its leadership direction and boost profitability across the European medical cannabis market.

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The Company announced that it has appointed Tom Flow to the role of Chief Operating Officer of Akanda and Managing Director of Holigen. (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Flow is an accomplished global business leader with over 15 years of direct cannabis industry experience with an emphasis on facility design and operations, including multiple large scale EU GMP certified cultivation facilities. He is the co-founder of a number of cannabis companies during this time, namely MedReleaf Corp. which was subsequently sold to Aurora Cannabis (ACB-NASDAQ) in a transaction valued at C$3.2 billion, The Flowr Corporation (“Flowr”) (FLWR-TSXV) where he held executive roles including CEO, COO, President and Managing Partner, and Holigen Limited which the Company acquired from Flowr in May 2022.

Mr. George joins Akanda with extensive experience in the financial services and cannabis sectors. After beginning his career in business development roles within financial services, in 2017, he moved to Portugal to obtain his MBA and started working in the European cannabis industry the following year. In that time, he served as both Iberian Country Manager and European Alliance Manager at Tilray (TLRY-NASDAQ), where his accomplishments included Tilray receiving the first ACM (marketing approval) for a cannabis dried flower in Portugal during his tenure and managing the first medical cannabis exports out of Portugal to Europe and Israel. In July 2021, Mr. George left Tilray and started offering independent advisory services to cannabis clients across the European region.

“Adding proven and elite global cannabis executives like Tom and Steven is an important milestone for Akanda, expanding our capabilities and growing our leadership as we scale. This begins with maximising our combined 10 metric tonne (22,000 lbs) annual cultivation and processing capacity at our EU GMP certified indoor premium cultivation facility in Sintra, Portugal. And, we will also focus on commercially igniting our 180 acre GACP outdoor and greenhouse site at Aljustrel, Portugal, which has over 100 metric tonnes (220,000 lbs) of annual cultivation capacity,” said Tej Virk, Chief Executive Officer at Akanda. “These hires are illustrative of the ongoing work we’re doing to build the best team possible to engage Europe’s rapidly growing cannabis market. Tom is renowned for his operational prowess, having built and scaled indoor premium cannabis cultivation businesses in both Canada and Portugal. Steven, meanwhile, is a commercial pioneer in Europe and will help us accelerate our path to profitability. We have the in-house capability to take a leading position in the existing European medical cannabis market, with an eye to participate in the adult-use market when it opens up.”

Both Mr. Flow and Mr. George will be based in offices at Akanda’s indoor premium cultivation facility in Sintra, Portugal.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda is an international medical cannabis and wellness platform company seeking to help people lead better lives through improved access to high quality and affordable products. Akanda’s portfolio includes Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness, a GACP qualified cultivation campus in the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa; Holigen, a Portugal-based cultivator, manufacturer and distributor with a prized EU GMP certified indoor grow facility; and CanMart, a UK-based fully licensed pharmaceutical importer and distributor which supplies pharmacies and clinics within the UK. The Company’s seed-to-patient supply chain also includes partnerships with Cellen Life Sciences’ Leva Clinic, one of the first fully digital pain clinics in the UK, and other leading distributors of medical cannabis in Germany.

Connect with Akanda: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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Khiron Completes Acquisition of Pharmadrug Production GmbH, Establishing German Pharmaceutical Distribution Capabilities https://mjshareholders.com/khiron-completes-acquisition-of-pharmadrug-production-gmbh-establishing-german-pharmaceutical-distribution-capabilities/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:34:14 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2957497

Ryan Allway

August 2nd, 2022

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Acquisition provides Khiron with an EU-GMP European manufacturing and distribution hub for medical cannabis and other pharmaceutical products

  • The acquisition of Pharmadrug Production GmbH provides Khiron with direct access to German pharmacies and increase in gross margins for its products
  • With acquisition completed, Khiron will continue sales of its current products and expand its portfolio, expecting higher gross margins and stronger market presence, with its own sales force and pharmacy network

TORONTOAug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (“Khiron” or the “Company”) (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Europe and Latin America, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Pharmadrug Production GmbH (“Pharmadrug GmbH” or the “Target”) from Pharmadrug Inc. (CSE:PHRX) (OTC: LMLLF) (“Pharmadrug”). The acquisition was previously announced on May 31, 2022, and was completed in accordance with its disclosed terms.

With the completion of the acquisition, Khiron has expanded its presence in Europe with an EU GMP-certified manufacturer and wholesaler and has gained a European manufacturing and distribution center for pharmaceuticals. The acquisition is an optimal complement for Khiron in Europe and is in-line with its economic asset-light strategy. As Khiron Europe’s own wholesaler, the Target will promote and sell Khiron’s products directly to German pharmacies, which enables Khiron to control the whole value chain within the country and recognize an increased gross margin.

With this acquisition, Khiron is able to accelerate the expansion of its medical product portfolio with additional exclusive flower varieties which are in demand in the market and a THC‑dominant full spectrum extract that combines the medicinal properties and areas of application of the established THC isolate formulations (dronabinol) with the specific advantages of a full-spectrum extract. Additional new products are already in the pipeline, that will comprise the entire spectrum of therapies with medical cannabis to be able to offer the right therapy for every patient, and more details will follow soon.

Franziska Katterbach, President of Khiron Europe, stated: “We are very pleased that we have now received all the necessary permits and licenses in connection with the acquisition and integration of the Target and that we can continue our growth course in Europe on an expedited pace with full control over the value chain up to the pharmacy. We are very excited to take advantage of the Target’s excellent infrastructure and experienced team, which will enrich us professional and personally. After opening our ZERENIA clinic in London last year and now adding a powerful asset in Germany, our European force is complete and ready to ramp our sales in Germany. Now we expect to sell our products faster and at higher margins directly to German pharmacies, which will save distribution fees. A first signal in this direction is the imminent expansion of our medical portfolio for European patients. These are products manufactured exclusively in Europe, and our medical portfolio now covers the entire spectrum of chemotypes and forms of administration. We will provide more detailed information on our new products in a timely manner.”

Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition, in consideration for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Target, Khiron issued to Pharmadrug 5,500,000 common shares of the Company (at a deemed price of $0.16 per share) and an additional 468,750 common shares in connection with certain closing adjustments for a total of 5,968,750 common shares, as well as a non-interest bearing promissory note that was adjusted downward pursuant to certain closing adjustments to an aggregate principal amount of $974,137. The promissory note is payable one year from the date of issue in cash or, at Khiron’s option, by the issuance of additional Khiron shares. Any issuance of Khiron shares on conversion of the promissory note will be subject to the prior approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

A total of 5,000,000 Khiron shares issued in connection with the closing are subject to a lockup agreement, pursuant to which Pharmadrug may not transfer such shares without Khiron’s consent, with a quarter of the total number of shares subject to lock-up being released every 90 days following the closing date (with all such shares being released 360 days following the closing date).

About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated international medical cannabis corporation with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific, product innovation, and cannabis operations expertise to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in ColombiaPeruGermanyUnited Kingdom, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Company is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.

Visit Khiron online at https://investors.khiron.ca.

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/khiron-life-sciences-corp/

About Pharmadrug Production GmbH
Pharmadrug GmbH has been active worldwide for more than 30 years as a manufacturer and wholesaler of medicinal products and active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as holding a licence to handle narcotics in Germany. Pharmadrug GmbH is EU-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and EU-GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certified, fulfilling the European guidelines for the highest quality standards.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release may contain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this news release may include statements pertaining to the expected synergies and benefits to the Company from the acquisition of the Target as well as statements as to the expected synergies of the Target to the business of the Company, and its impact on the Company’s business strategy. Forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release reflect management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available and on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, the expected benefits to be realized by Khiron’s business as a result of the acquisition of the Target, expected synergies resulting from the acquisition, and assumptions regarding market opportunities in the jurisdictions in which the Company and the Target operates and where it seeks to operate.

Although management believes that its expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, forward-looking information is always subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of management, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: general economic conditions, adverse conditions in capital markets, political uncertainties, counterparty risk, failing to obtain required regulatory requirements and approvals, failure to maintain required permits and licences, business integration risks, as well as those other risk factors discussed in Khiron’s most recent annual information form which is available on Khiron’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

As a result of the foregoing and other risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this press release. Readers are further cautioned that the foregoing risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive, and there may be other risks and uncertainties, presently unknown to management of the Company, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Khiron disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information disclosed herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE, NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VEMTIRE EXCHANGE), ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PRESS RELEASE.

SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

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Texas Original Opens Drive-Thru Medical Cannabis Pickup Location in Waco, Texas https://mjshareholders.com/texas-original-opens-drive-thru-medical-cannabis-pickup-location-in-waco-texas/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:36:36 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2953600

Ryan Allway

June 28th, 2022

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Texas Original, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced its newest prescription pickup location has opened in Waco, Texas. The new location is Waco’s first medical cannabis pickup site and the first drive-thru location in the state. The pickup location is open every Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for patients who qualify under the Compassionate Use Program.

Texas Original operates the most robust medical cannabis distribution network in Texas. In addition to its convenient pickup locations open weekly throughout the state, the company also delivers prescriptions directly to patients’ doorsteps on a daily and weekly basis. The Waco opening marks another important milestone in the company’s pursuit of expanding access to life-changing medical cannabis treatment for every Texan. Waco-area patients like Barry Freeman—who uses medical cannabis to treat symptoms of PTSD—now have a convenient option to pick up their prescriptions locally.

“Medical cannabis has helped me sleep better, live without the burden of chronic pain and eliminate pain pills from my treatment,” Freeman said. “Texas Original’s medicine has changed my life and I’m so grateful to have nearby access to their products through the Waco pickup location.”

Registered physicians can prescribe medical cannabis to treat conditions including epilepsy, cancer, PTSD and hundreds of neurodegenerative disorders. Texas Original’s medicine alleviates common symptoms—including chronic pain, insomnia and anxiety—associated with such conditions for thousands of patients. Qualifying Waco residents can obtain medical cannabis prescriptions through online clinics or Waco-based physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas.

“Getting your medical cannabis prescription filled should be as easy as picking up any other medicine,” said Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original. “Swiftly receiving care from the comfort of your car is another significant step toward expanding access for our patients. I encourage Waco residents to ask their doctors about the life-changing benefits of medical cannabis and reach out to us to start experiencing relief as soon as possible.”

Waco patients can continue to access their prescriptions through Texas Original’s delivery network. Today’s announcement also follows the opening of Texas Original’s first permanent medical cannabis pickup location in Houston, which serves the greater Houston area five days a week. Operating times for the company’s permanent Houston Heights location and other local pickup sites can be found on the Texas Original website here.

Texas Original’s suite of gummies, tincture and lozenge products are also available for pickup at the company’s dispensary in Austin, Texas. To learn whether you or a loved one qualifies for medical cannabis, visit www.texasoriginal.com/patients.

About Texas Original

Texas Original is the leading licensed medical cannabis producer in Texas, working alongside physicians to provide the highest quality cannabis medicine to patients and families seeking relief across the state. As fellow Texans, we are dedicated to representing the integrity of this great state with our commitment to quality, consistency and purity in every product we produce. We remain committed to advancing safe, legal access to this powerful medicine. Texas Original is headquartered in Austin, with delivery throughout the entire state. For more information, visit www.texasoriginal.com.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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Akanda’s CanMart Partners with Phlo Connect and Cellen Life Sciences to Dispense & Deliver High Quality Medical Cannabis Products in the UK https://mjshareholders.com/akandas-canmart-partners-with-phlo-connect-and-cellen-life-sciences-to-dispense-deliver-high-quality-medical-cannabis-products-in-the-uk/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:49:25 +0000 https://www.cannabisfn.com/?p=2953584

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)-June 28, 2022-Akanda Corp. (“Akanda” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKAN), an international medical cannabis platform company, today announced that its UK import and distribution wholly-owned subsidiary CanMart Ltd. (“CanMart”) has partnered with Phlo Connect and Cellen Life Sciences (“Cellen”) to create a first-of-its-kind fully digital dispensing collaboration for medical cannabis. The strategic partnership strengthens CanMart’s existing partnership with Cellen’s digital Leva Clinic and expands its route to market in the UK with a dispensing model that is also fully digital while at the same time improving the experience for UK medical cannabis patients.

Phlo Connect integrates digitally with CanMart, Akanda’s UK-based, fully licensed pharmaceutical importer and distributor, to quickly and conveniently deliver prescriptions to patients throughout the United Kingdom. Initially, patients will secure prescriptions through the Leva Clinic, with product transferred through CanMart to Phlo Connect. Patients can then schedule delivery to their home or office. Phlo Connect is the UK’s leading API driven digital pharmacy infrastructure provider that seamlessly connects prescribers, pharmacies and patients for an end-to-end digital experience. Phlo Connect offers a 120-minute delivery service in London and Birmingham and next-day delivery across the UK. This process will be increasingly seamless for patients in the near future as Phlo Connect, Leva Clinic, and CanMart build additional digital interconnections.

“Akanda is committed to expanding access to high quality products for anyone in need, and that is qualified in the United Kingdom, a growing market for medical cannabis,” commented Tej Virk, CEO of Akanda. “Phlo Connect and Cellen are the ideal partners to make this happen, combining the UK’s first fully digital pharmacy with a digital dispensing model that is easy to use, secure, and real-time. Patients can arrange a specialist consultation at www.levaclinic.com and seamlessly connect to Phlo Connect’s smartphone app to arrange medical cannabis delivery. In the nascent UK medical cannabis market, patients currently suffer from excess friction as the prescription process, and last mile delivery is disjointed. We firmly believe that our solution is the best way to satisfy patients and get our 1P and 3P-supplied medical cannabis in their hands quickly and conveniently, which will greatly improve the patient experience.”

“We believe partnering with CanMart and Cellen will be a game-changer for medicinal cannabis patients here in the UK. By integrating with both CanMart and Cellen via our API driven pharmacy platform, we believe that this partnership is the first truly end to end digital experience for medicinal cannabis patients in the UK,” commented Adam Hunter, CCO of Phlo Connect.

Added Eric Bystrom, CEO of Cellen, “Our patients require access to new high-quality products without the friction and hassle of traditional dispensing services. This partnership is another example of our continuing efforts to build on our national, established relationships with the wider pharmaceutical community in innovative ways. We believe that CanMart’s access to high quality products as well as Phlo Connect’s extensive capabilities in dispensing will go a long way to helping our service to our patients.”

The digital dispensing solution is now live. Patients interested in exploring the program should visit www.levaclinic.com to book a free call with one of our specialists.

The partnership with Phlo Connect builds on CanMart’s existing partnership with Cellen, a health tech company that provides treatment to chronic pain patients through its digital pain clinic, Leva Clinic, as well as through partners including the NHS, Boots and others. The Leva Clinic, which is licensed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”), is one of the first fully digital pain clinics in the UK. Through a multi-disciplinary clinical team of expert clinicians, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists and nurse consultants, the Leva Clinic supports patients through personalized online care plans. Cellen is also a medical cannabis supplier to Project Twenty21, the large-scale medical cannabis observational study monitored by Drug Science that aims to improve access to medical cannabis for those in need.

Corporate Update

As previously announced, Harvinder Singh, Mohsen Rahimi, Jatinder Dhaliwal and Katharyn Field joined Akanda’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective June 23, 2022. Each of these new directors brings with them a unique perspective within high growth industries pertaining to supply chain, pharmaceuticals and regulatory measures. Tej Virk continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as part of the five-member Board.

Concluded Virk, “Along with the rest of the Akanda management team, we wanted to extend our gratitude to the former directors for their contributions to our business. The many contributions of our prior Board members were critical in enabling us to reach this inflection point. As we increase our focus on the European market, and near-term opportunities, our new directors bring relevant backgrounds and relationships. Management is excited to collaborate with the new Board to achieve profitable growth. We have never been more confident in Akanda’s future.”

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda is an international medical cannabis and wellness platform company seeking to help people lead better lives through improved access to high quality and affordable products. Akanda’s portfolio includes Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness, a GACP qualified cultivation campus in the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa; Holigen, a Portugal-based cultivator, manufacturer and distributor with a prized EU GMP certified indoor grow facility; and CanMart, a UK-based fully licensed pharmaceutical importer and distributor which supplies pharmacies and clinics within the UK. The Company’s seed-to-patient supply chain also includes partnerships with Cellen Life Sciences’ Leva Clinic, one of the first fully digital pain clinics in the UK, and Cantourage, which operates a platform for bringing medical cannabis to Europe.

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About Phlo

Phlo Connect is an API driven pharmacy infrastructure platform that partners with other healthcare providers to offer a seamless end to end digital pharmacy experience. Leveraging a network of pharmacies, Phlo offers on-demand delivery of prescriptions at a time and place which suits the patient. You can find out more about Phlo’s infrastructure platform at www.phloconnect.com and its on-demand pharmacy service at www.wearephlo.com.

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About Cellen

Cellen is a UK based healthcare innovation company, improving the health and wellbeing of people living with chronic pain with a focus on Medical Cannabis access. Founded in 2019 by Eric Bystrom and Dr. Benjamin Viaris de Lesegno, Cellen is building integrated solutions to manage chronic pain by combining clinical care, innovation and real-world evidence generation. In November 2020, Cellen launched Leva Clinic, the UK’s first Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered online pain clinic. Leva Clinic provides pain management services to the NHS and Boots UK customers. Cellen was selected as UK Department of International Trade’s 25 ‘One’s to Watch’ for Digital Health, was named a finalist for Tech Nations Diversity and Inclusion Award 2021, and was awarded Outstanding for Well-Led by the CQC in 2022.

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